The Defense Forces liberated 9 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction, and 3 more were completely cleared of the enemy. Since January 29, 2026, Russian invaders have suffered losses of over 6,500 personnel.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of creating consortia with allies to develop air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. This will also help overcome the shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin. He also emphasized the importance of pressure from the US and Europe on Putin to end the war.
The SBU detained two residents of Izmail who registered Starlink for Russian occupiers for $30. They face life imprisonment for treason committed by a group of persons in prior conspiracy.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized: Russia is paying too high a price for the war, Ukraine is approaching its end, but still needs guarantees from the US and the European community. In particular, this refers to EU membership.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the restoration of control over 400 sq. km of territory and 8 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction. In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out counterattacks to equalize the front line, not a counteroffensive.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Vereshchuk emphasized the systemic use of Telegram by the enemy for recruitment and coordination of terrorist attacks. Experts expressed doubts about the effectiveness of blocking the messenger.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territories in the south. He also noted that Kyiv is using the Starlink outage situation, but Ukrainian troops have experienced disruptions.
Poland will continue to finance the operation of Starlink terminals in Ukraine, ensuring uninterrupted communication for hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure. Since the full-scale invasion, Poland has provided over 29,000 Starlink terminals.
According to The Economist, Putin's chances of victory in Ukraine are diminishing, and peace talks will not provide him with a way out of the trap. Economic and political instability threatens Russia, destroying the dictator's plans.
The GUR recorded Starlink disconnections among Russian occupiers along the entire front line. Russians are forced to use low-quality Gazprom terminals, which do not provide stable communication.
Last week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 201 square kilometers of territory, taking advantage of the Russians' loss of Starlink. This is the largest recaptured territory since June 2023.
The SBU reports an increase in the recruitment of Ukrainians by Russian special services posing as Ukrainian law enforcement officers. They use fake summonses and online dating to blackmail and coerce individuals into subversive activities.
Russians are trying to bypass Starlink terminal blocking by recruiting Ukrainians to register them. This creates national security risks, as it restores the Russian military's command and control system.
Ukraine intends to increase technological pressure on the enemy after restricting Russian troops' access to Starlink. Minister Fedorov stated that this is just the beginning, and such actions have already yielded results.
The SBU is countering Russia's attempts to recruit Ukrainians to register Starlink terminals used by Russians. This entails criminal liability for treason.
Ukrainian cyber specialists collected data on 2,420 Russian Starlink terminals and their positions. They engaged Russians through Telegram channels, receiving $5,870 from them, which was then transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian military personnel are finding Starlink in the wreckage of BM-35 attack UAVs, where it is used as a jammer. Russians are urgently supplying satellite Internet to replace Starlink.
Ukraine is introducing a whitelist regime for Starlink terminals to ensure connectivity for civilians and businesses, while blocking it for the enemy. Owners must verify their terminal once through an Administrative Service Center (ASC) or Diia.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Minister of Defense regarding army provision. The predictable and sufficient supply of drones and other equipment was discussed.
Russians have begun urgent deliveries of satellite Internet terminals to the front for the occupiers. This will replace Starlink, using Russian providers based on Yamal and Express satellites.
Russian troops are looking for ways to activate Starlink terminals, involving third parties to register equipment in Ukrainian ASCs. Advisor to the Minister of Defense Serhiy Beskrestnov stated that all these Starlinks will be blocked, and those involved will face imprisonment.
Russian troops are trying to establish communication without Starlink, testing Wi-Fi bridges, LTE, and Yamal and Express satellite internet. The most difficult remains communication at the front line and for mobile UAV crews.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for verifying Starlink terminals in the DELTA system for military personnel. Now, every DELTA user can independently enter information about the terminal, which will speed up equipment confirmation.
A massive Starlink failure in the occupied territories of Ukraine caused panic among Russian units. Troop command was paralyzed, leading to a "friendly fire" incident in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where a 12-person assault group was killed.
The Institute for the Study of War reports that blocking Starlink terminals for Russians will affect their attempts to strike Ukrainian logistics. SpaceX blocked the terminals at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine after they were found on Russian drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine clarified the Starlink verification procedure through SpaceX's "whitelist. " Terminals included in the list operate without restrictions, while those used by Russians are blocked.
Chinese scientists have developed the TPG1000Cs device, capable of generating 20 gigawatts of power for a minute. This weapon can damage Starlink satellites and other electronics in low Earth orbit.
